Reaction to the death of bin Laden

May 2, 2011 3:38 AM

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A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington late Sunday, May 1 2011, to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden.

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington late Sunday, May 1 2011, to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden.

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Draped in the American flag, Pedro Valerio, of Elizabeth, N.J., right, and others in New York's Times Square react to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011.

Draped in the American flag, Pedro Valerio, of Elizabeth, N.J., right, and others in New York's Times Square react to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011.

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United States military troops watch breaking news on the announcement by President Barack Obama that Osama bin Laden had been killed, at the USO at Kandahar Airfield, southern Afghanistan, Monday, May 2, 2011.

United States military troops watch breaking news on the announcement by President Barack Obama that Osama bin Laden had been killed, at the USO at Kandahar Airfield, southern Afghanistan, Monday, May 2, 2011.

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United States military troops watch the announcement by President Barack Obama that Osama bin Laden had been killed, at the USO at Kandahar Airfield, southern Afghanistan, Monday, May 2, 2011.

United States military troops watch the announcement by President Barack Obama that Osama bin Laden had been killed, at the USO at Kandahar Airfield, southern Afghanistan, Monday, May 2, 2011.

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President Barack Obama, making a statement on the death of Osama bin Laden, is shown on TVs at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on Monday May 2, 2011. Obama said Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

President Barack Obama, making a statement on the death of Osama bin Laden, is shown on TVs at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on Monday May 2, 2011. Obama said Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind ... more

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A Japanese watches TV on the death of Osama bin Laden, at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on Monday May 2, 2011. Obama said Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

A Japanese watches TV on the death of Osama bin Laden, at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on Monday May 2, 2011. Obama said Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks ... more

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A man watches a TV broadcast on the death of Osama bin Laden at Seoul train station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Barack Obama said Sunday. The Korean read: "Death, Osama bin Laden." less

A man watches a TV broadcast on the death of Osama bin Laden at Seoul train station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror ... more

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Warrant Officer Gabriel Bernard, of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, smiles outside a small Canadian patrol base outside Salavat, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden was killed in a helicopter raid on a mansion in an area north of the Pakistani capital, U.S. and Pakistani officials said Monday. "Hopefully, it's a step forward toward world peace and a resolution for the conflict here in Afghanistan," Bernard said. less

Warrant Officer Gabriel Bernard, of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, smiles outside a small Canadian patrol base outside Salavat, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden was killed in a helicopter ... more

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington early Monday, May 2, 2011, to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden.

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington early Monday, May 2, 2011, to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden.

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South Koreans watch a TV broadcasting a report about Osama bin Laden, at Seoul train station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that murdered thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Barack Obama said Sunday. The Korean read " U.S. soldiers secure the body of bin Laden." less

South Koreans watch a TV broadcasting a report about Osama bin Laden, at Seoul train station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, ... more

People watch a live TV reporting of U.S. President Barack Obama's speech about Osama bin Laden, at Seoul train station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 2, 2011. Bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that murdered thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, Obama said Sunday. The Korean read " U.S. soldiers, secure the body of bin Laden." less

People watch a live TV reporting of U.S. President Barack Obama's speech about Osama bin Laden, at Seoul train station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 2, 2011. Bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the ... more

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Women read an extra edition of a Japanese newspaper in Tokyo Monday, May 2, 2011, reporting Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was killed in an operation led by U.S. forces. less

Women read an extra edition of a Japanese newspaper in Tokyo Monday, May 2, 2011, reporting Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was killed in an operation led by ... more

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A man shows an extra edition of a Japanese newspaper in Tokyo Monday, May 2, 2011, reporting Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was killed in an operation led by U.S. forces. Japanese headlines read: Is Bin Laden dead? His remains were taken custody, said President. less

A man shows an extra edition of a Japanese newspaper in Tokyo Monday, May 2, 2011, reporting Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was killed in an operation led by ... more

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Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden Sunday, May 1, 2011.

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Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden Sunday, May 1, 2011.

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In this image provided by the U.S. Army, service members watch on television President Barack Obama talk about the death of Osama bin Laden inside the USO at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 2, 2011. less

In this image provided by the U.S. Army, service members watch on television President Barack Obama talk about the death of Osama bin Laden inside the USO at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 2, ... more

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A crowd outside the White House in Washington, cheers Sunday, May 1, 2011, upon hearing the news that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is dead.

A crowd outside the White House in Washington, cheers Sunday, May 1, 2011, upon hearing the news that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is dead.

A man who said he was dressed as "Captain America," cheers early Monday, May 2, 20111, across the street from the White House in Washington, as people gather to cheer the United States after it was announced that Osama bin Laden has been killed. less

A man who said he was dressed as "Captain America," cheers early Monday, May 2, 20111, across the street from the White House in Washington, as people gather to cheer the United States after it was announced ... more

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Don Reade, 20, of Long Island, N.Y., cheers with hundreds of people, many fellow students from George Washington University, as they gather by the White House in Washington early Monday, May 2, 2011, to cheer the United States after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed. "I'm a New Yorker so this is a really big deal to me," said Reade. less

Don Reade, 20, of Long Island, N.Y., cheers with hundreds of people, many fellow students from George Washington University, as they gather by the White House in Washington early Monday, May 2, 2011, to cheer ... more

Allyson Childress of Falls Church, Va., joins the crowds celebrating on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed. less

Allyson Childress of Falls Church, Va., joins the crowds celebrating on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that ... more

A man sits on a bench a the Pentagon Memorial early Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Pentagon in Washington, after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.

A man sits on a bench a the Pentagon Memorial early Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Pentagon in Washington, after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.

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The Pentagon Memorial is seen early Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Pentagon in Washington, after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.

The Pentagon Memorial is seen early Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Pentagon in Washington, after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.

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An unidentified celebrant climbs a light pole as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed. less

An unidentified celebrant climbs a light pole as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama ... more

The U.S. flag flies at the entrance to the Pentagon Memorial to the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, early Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Pentagon in Washington, after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden. less

The U.S. flag flies at the entrance to the Pentagon Memorial to the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, early Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Pentagon in Washington, after President Barack Obama announced the ... more

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In this image provided by the U.S. Army, service members watch on television President Barack Obama talk about the death of Osama bin Laden inside the USO at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 2, 2011. less

In this image provided by the U.S. Army, service members watch on television President Barack Obama talk about the death of Osama bin Laden inside the USO at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 2, ... more

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Crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

Crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

A U.S. Park Police officer is handed a flag as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed less

A U.S. Park Police officer is handed a flag as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin ... more

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A man waves an American flag and the Marine Corps flag from a tree in front of the White House people early Monday, May 2, 20111, across the street from the White House in Washington, as people gather to cheer the United States after it was announced that Osama bin Laden has been killed. less

A man waves an American flag and the Marine Corps flag from a tree in front of the White House people early Monday, May 2, 20111, across the street from the White House in Washington, as people gather to cheer ... more

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Analisa Cotter, 20, writes "USA" on Paul Deasey's forehead as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed. less

Analisa Cotter, 20, writes "USA" on Paul Deasey's forehead as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced ... more

Climbing trees, crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

Climbing trees, crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

A man holds up a shirt of President Barack Obama as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed. less

A man holds up a shirt of President Barack Obama as crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that ... more

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Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington early Monday, May 2, 2011, to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden.

Crowds gathers outside the White House in Washington early Monday, May 2, 2011, to celebrate after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden.

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Crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

Crowds celebrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, early Monday, May 2, 2011, after President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York.

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

A large, jubilant crowd reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death at the corner of Church and Vesey Streets, adjacent to ground zero, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2011 in New York. ... more

People celebrate at ground zero in New York Monday May. 2, 2011 after President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States.

People celebrate at ground zero in New York Monday May. 2, 2011 after President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States.

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People celebrate at ground zero in New York Monday May. 2, 2011 after President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States.

People celebrate at ground zero in New York Monday May. 2, 2011 after President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States.

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Arab Americans celebrate the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden in Dearborn, Mich., early Monday, May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

Arab Americans celebrate the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden in Dearborn, Mich., early Monday, May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an ... more

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Toufeq Ahmed waves a flag as he celebrates the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden in Dearborn, Mich., early Monday, May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

Toufeq Ahmed waves a flag as he celebrates the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden in Dearborn, Mich., early Monday, May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin ... more

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A crowd in New York's Times Square reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

A crowd in New York's Times Square reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in ... more

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People in New York's Times Square react to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

People in New York's Times Square react to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an ... more

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A crowd gathered in New York's Times Square reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. Bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that murdered thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Barack Obama said Sunday. less

A crowd gathered in New York's Times Square reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. Bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that ... more

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Arab Americans celebrate the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden in Dearborn, Mich., early Monday, May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

Arab Americans celebrate the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden in Dearborn, Mich., early Monday, May 2, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in ... more

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A crowd gathered in New York's Times Square reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. Bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that murdered thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States, President Barack Obama said Sunday. less

A crowd gathered in New York's Times Square reacts to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. Bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that ... more

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FDNY firefighter Scott Hickey, left, and a fellow firefighter who did not give his name, sit in a fire truck parked in New York's Times Square as a crowd gathers in reaction to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. A plaque with names of Ladder 4 firefighters who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks, the house that Hickey belongs to, is seen on the side of the truck. less

FDNY firefighter Scott Hickey, left, and a fellow firefighter who did not give his name, sit in a fire truck parked in New York's Times Square as a crowd gathers in reaction to the news of Osama Bin Laden's ... more

Dustin Fredrickson, of New York, center, holds up an American flag as he stands on a fire truck amongst those gathered in New York's Times Square reacting to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday morning May 2, 2011. less

Dustin Fredrickson, of New York, center, holds up an American flag as he stands on a fire truck amongst those gathered in New York's Times Square reacting to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death early Monday ... more

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University of Tennessee students cheer as they ride down Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville, Tenn., after President Obama's announcement Sunday, May 1, 2011, that terror leader Osama bin Laden had been killed in Pakistan. less

University of Tennessee students cheer as they ride down Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville, Tenn., after President Obama's announcement Sunday, May 1, 2011, that terror leader Osama bin Laden had been killed in ... more

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University of Tennessee students, from left, Josh Hixson, Will Batey and Colin Marcum, cheer as a Knoxville Fire Department fire truck honks its horn while driving down Volunteer Boulevard on campus Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. The students were in the process of painting "The Rock" with anti-Osama bin Laden sentiments while the KFD unit was responding to a tree fire on fraternity row after President Obama's announcement that the terror leader had been killed in Pakistan. less

University of Tennessee students, from left, Josh Hixson, Will Batey and Colin Marcum, cheer as a Knoxville Fire Department fire truck honks its horn while driving down Volunteer Boulevard on campus Sunday, May ... more

Las Vegas locals gather outside of New York New York Hotel and Casino in reaction to news of Osama bin Laden's death, Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas locals gather outside of New York New York Hotel and Casino in reaction to news of Osama bin Laden's death, Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas locals gather outside of New York New York Hotel and Casino in reaction to news of Osama bin Laden's death, Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas locals gather outside of New York New York Hotel and Casino in reaction to news of Osama bin Laden's death, Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Las Vegas.

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Michael Truex, 12, of Henderson, Nev., waves an American flag outside of New York New York Hotel and Casino in reaction to news of Osama Bin Laden's death in Las Vegas on May 1, 2011. At left is sister Nicole Truex, 15. Their mother Terri, who served in the Navy, brought them down after hearing the news. less

Michael Truex, 12, of Henderson, Nev., waves an American flag outside of New York New York Hotel and Casino in reaction to news of Osama Bin Laden's death in Las Vegas on May 1, 2011. At left is sister Nicole ... more

A driver and passengers celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden in the streets of Lawrence, Kan., Sunday, May 1, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

A driver and passengers celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden in the streets of Lawrence, Kan., Sunday, May 1, 2011. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed ... more

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Fans check their cell phones during a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Philadelphia. New York won 2-1 in 14 innings. News broke during the game that Osama bin Laden had been killed. less

Fans check their cell phones during a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Philadelphia. New York won 2-1 in 14 innings. News broke during the game that ... more

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A small crowd starts to gather at the 911 Memorial in front of the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix after President Barack Obama confirmed the death of Osama bin Laden in a late-night statement at the White House Sunday May 1, 2011. Left to right, Hector Mejia, 18, of Tonopah, Ariz., Mark McDonald (cq) of Phoenix, Shonda Marek of Peoria, Ariz., John Dickson (cq) of Peoria, Ariz., and Shawna Sarraillon (cq) of Glendale, Ariz., give each other hand shakes. less

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People cheer and wave flags from a passing car on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after they heard the news that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. less

People cheer and wave flags from a passing car on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after they heard the news that Osama Bin Laden had been ... more

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People cheer and wave flags on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after they heard the news that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

People cheer and wave flags on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after they heard the news that Osama bin Laden had been killed.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lemuel Nacionales, cheers and waves a U.S. flag on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after he heard the news that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. less

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lemuel Nacionales, cheers and waves a U.S. flag on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after he heard the news that Osama ... more

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lemuel Nacionales, left, and Spc. Mark Anderson, right, cheer and wave flags on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after they heard the news that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. less

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lemuel Nacionales, left, and Spc. Mark Anderson, right, cheer and wave flags on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after ... more

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lemuel Nacionales, right, and Spc. Mark Anderson, left, cheer and wave flags on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after they heard the news that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. less

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lemuel Nacionales, right, and Spc. Mark Anderson, left, cheer and wave flags on the "Freedom Bridge" just outside Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sunday, May 1, 2011, near Tacoma, Wash., after ... more

University of Georgia students wave flags as they celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden in front of a Civil War Memorial on the morning of Monday May 2, 2011 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Athens Banner-Herald, David Manning) MANDATORY CREDIT less

University of Georgia students wave flags as they celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden in front of a Civil War Memorial on the morning of Monday May 2, 2011 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Athens Banner-Herald, ... more

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University of Georgia student Iain Turnbull waves a flag as he celebrates the death of Osama Bin Laden in front of a Civil War Memorial on the morning of Monday May 2, 2011 in Athens, Ga. President Barack Obama announced Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation led by the United States. less

University of Georgia student Iain Turnbull waves a flag as he celebrates the death of Osama Bin Laden in front of a Civil War Memorial on the morning of Monday May 2, 2011 in Athens, Ga. President Barack Obama ... more

Stamford resident Dionne Layne, facing camera, hugs Mary Power as they react to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden in New York Monday. At left is 1 World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, which is under construction. less

Stamford resident Dionne Layne, facing camera, hugs Mary Power as they react to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden in New York Monday. At left is 1 World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, ... more

Stamford resident Dionne Layne, facing camera, hugs Mary Power as they react to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden in New York Monday. At left is 1 World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, which is under construction. less

Stamford resident Dionne Layne, facing camera, hugs Mary Power as they react to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden in New York Monday. At left is 1 World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, ... more